In the first quarter of 2025, Japan’s job market cooled compared to the high activity seen in 2024. While some industries maintained steady hiring and even showed signs of recovery, many sectors experienced a slowdown in both recruitment demand and job seeker activity. Companies have become more cautious in their hiring approach, while professionals are increasingly selective in evaluating new opportunities. Taken together, these trends suggest that the market is shifting toward a more stable and measured phase.

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